Riot Eugene Felton, son of Jonathan Eugene Felton and Breanna Faith White, was stillborn on March 3, 2022, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee.
He is survived by his father, Jonathan Felton of Canalou, Missouri; by his mother, Breanna White of Canalou, Missouri; by two sisters, Eliana Jayde Rohr and Nahla Nicole Felton; by his paternal grandfather, Gary Felton; by his paternal grandmother, Stacey Hart; by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Michelle White; and by his maternal grandmother, Penny Chafin.
A memorial service will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Lem Hubbard, son of the late Richard A. Hubbard and Cora Terry Hubbard, was born on April 22, 1945, in Blytheville, Arkansas and departed this life on April 2, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Hubbard was a jeweler and the owner of The Jewelry Shop in Dexter. He was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ, and a resident of Dexter.
On August 9, 1980, in Memphis Tennessee, he was united in marriage to Sherry Jones. Mrs. Hubbard survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Sherry, he is survived by three sons, Michael Hubbard and wife Chelsea of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Jonathan Hubbard and wife Elise of Lansing, Kansas, and Tim Hubbard and wife Micah of Springfield, Missouri; by his brother; Ira Hubbard of Germantown, Tennessee; and by six grandchildren; Christian Michael Hubbard, Jonah Wesley Hubbard, Wesley Owen Hubbard, Ily Marie Hubbard, Rue Everett Hubbard, and Ren Andrew Hubbard.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar Hubbard, James Hubbard and Eugene Hubbard; and by five sisters, Louella Garrett, Annie Scott, Jennie Bratcher, Gladys Hubbard, and Wilma Brogdon.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Barbara Ellen Nichols Calvin, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Chateau Girardeau.
Barbara was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Davenport, Iowa. She was the daughter of Irma M. and Glenn O. Nichols. She spent her childhood years in Maquoketa, Iowa, and Sidney, Iowa.
She attended Cottey College and the University of Iowa, where she earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1952. She and Edward E. Calvin were married on June 14, 1953. He passed away Jan. 22, 2004.
Barbara spent many years as a graphic artist in Kansas City, Missouri, working for an interior design company, an advertising agency and Russell Stover Candies.
Upon her husband's graduation from law school and his service in the U.S. Navy, they lived in Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and Richmond, Missouri, where she continued working as a commercial artist on a freelance basis.
Upon moving to Cape Girardeau in 1973, Barbara became active in the early development of Chateau Girardeau and served as marketing and public relations director until the opening of the facility in 1979. She then became assistant administrator until 1984, when she became administrator, serving as such until her retirement in 1998.
Barbara was a 60-year member of P.E.O. She was active in the Otahki Girl Scout Council, serving on the board of directors, as vice president and president of the council. She was awarded the Thanks Badge and the Women's Impact Award.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau, serving several terms as a member of the session.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Helen (Mike) Chanley; sons, Gregory Edward Calvin and Whitney Nichols (Carla) Calvin; grandchildren, Bryce Edward Abasolo, Erin Elisa-Ysabel Abasolo, Brittney Shawntae (Justin) Amelunke, Melinda Ann (Kasey) Rutherford, Mark Todd Calvin and Mary Renee Calvin; and great-grandchildren, Allie K., Leah Ann and Bradley Ray Amelunke.
The family will have a private graveside service at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.
There will be a public memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church of Cape Girardeau or Chateau Girardeau Foundation.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Freeman Asberry, son of the late E. F. “Chuck” Asberry and Carolyn Athanas Asberry, was born on September 4, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and departed this life on April 1, 2022, at Aspire Senior Living, in Advance, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Asberry graduated with bachelor and master’s degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. He retired after working many years as a former Administrator of Higher Education and a former Counselor for the State of Washington Correctional Facilities. He was a resident of Dexter, Missouri and had a deep passion for the outdoors which involved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Chris Asberry and wife Amy of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Carolee A. Scherer of Leawood, Kansas, and Jan L. Duty of Dexter, Missouri; and by two grandchildren, Jessica Coomer and Sydney Asberry, and by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles S. Asberry.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11:00a a.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Wes Eskew, son of the late John Wesley Eskew and Ila Rogers Eskew, was born on March 28, 1929, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, and departed this life on April 1, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 93 years.
Mr. Eskew was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. After leaving the Army, he joined the Missouri National Guard and retired as a Staff Sergeant. Wes was a former farmer, a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On April 1, 1952, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Sue Birchfield. Mrs. Eskew preceded him in death on April 17, 2014.
He is survived by four sons, Allen Eskew and wife Teresa of Layton, Utah, Bruce Eskew and wife Debby of Dexter, Missouri, Doug Eskew and wife Susan of Brandon, Mississippi, and Steve Eskew and wife Tiffany of Centerton, Arkansas; by his daughter, Debbie Eskew Nelson of Springfield, Missouri; by nine grandchildren, Christopher Nelson, Ashley Perryman, Gregory Eskew, Stacy Earnest, Natalie Eskew, Jessica Eubanks, Kevin Eskew, Emily Helm, and Ariana Eskew; and by fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Eskew, and by his sister, Florence Eskew.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
